Mechanic Open House
Look to the road for your dream career with the Capital Area Transportation Authority.
If you're a bus mechanic, we'd love to meet you at the CATA Mechanic Open House on Feb. 22 in Lansing, Mich. We're hiring bus mechanics first class, and the job comes with excellent pay and benefits.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
CATA Maintenance Break Room
4615 Tranter St., Lansing, MI
Experience it all at our open house! You'll have the opportunity to participate in an on-site interview, explore our state-of-the-art bus maintenance facility, interact with our experienced CATA mechanics and enjoy some refreshments. You'll even receive a CATA gift. And, of course, you'll hear all about that $7,500 bonus.
Registration is required, so sign up below and look to the road for your dream career!
Register to Attend CATA's Mechanic Open House
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Look to the Road for Your Dream Career with CATA
Pay
Mechanic First Class: $35 per hour starting wage on Day 1, then $36 per hour effective July 1, 2024.
• Mechanics who meet all requirements start at top pay rate.
• Additional hourly pay for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
• Reimbursement for ASE tests once passed.
Mechanic Helper: Start at $25.48 per hour on Day 1, then $27.07 per hour after 6 months.
Benefits
• Medical, dental and vision (employer and employee cost shares) effective immediately upon hire
• Pension (employee and employer contribution)
• 457(b) retirement (employee paid)
• Perfect attendance incentive (employer paid)
• Life insurance (employer paid) for employee, spouse and dependents (under age 18)
• Short- and long-term disability (employer paid)
• Tuition reimbursement (employer paid after 1 year of service)
• Fitness/gym reimbursement (employer paid after 1 year of service)
• Relocation expense reimbursement available
Maintenance-Specific Benefits
• A modern, clean and well-supplied shop
• 13 uniforms – free weekly laundry service
• Work boots issued upon hire and as needed during employment
• Tool allowance – $725 per year
• Insulated Carhartt jacket and bibs issued after 90 working days
• Fully furnished lunchroom, locker and shower facilities
• A one-half inch impact and 1000v Fluke multimeter are provided after 90 working days
• Continuing education provided on site through various vendors
Qualifications
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the state of Michigan and submit a clean five-year driving record with application.
• Must possess a Michigan chauffeur-based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) prior to hire date.
• Must possess a valid state of Michigan Group B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to obtain an industrial forklift permit within 30 days of employment.
• CATA operates 7 days a week, and mechanics are expected to be available to work any shift. This is not seasonal or on-call work.
• Able to read, speak and comprehend English, and follow procedures and policies
• Must be able to pass a physical examination, and vision and drug screening, administered by a physician and designated by CATA.
• Prior to hiring, must pass the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) T-8 or H-8 test on preventative maintenance (PM), six of the state of Michigan certification tests and a written qualification test administered by the Authority with a passing score of 80%.
“It means a lot to be able to work on the buses that I used to ride every day. Working on diesel buses is really intricate; much more so than working on vehicles in the automotive sector. It’s a cool job.”
– Chris Harris, Mechanic First Class Since December 2022
“The people at CATA are so helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoy my job, my work space and my team. As a new employee, I really appreciate the support and professional development the training provides. I’m so excited to dive into hybrid and electric vehicles!”
– Corvonte Dodd, Mechanic First Class Since October 2023023